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Inaugural Parish Nursing Conference Set for October in Indianapolis
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| Conference keynote speaker, Jo Anne Lyon |
The Christian Parish Nursing Council (CPNC), formed in 2004 by a group of nurses from Wesleyan-Arminian denominations, is hosting its inaugural conference Oct. 7-8 at the Wesleyan World Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.
Titled "Pastors and Nurses: Partners in Transformational Ministry," the conference will feature as keynoter Jo Anne Lyon, executive director and founder of World Hope International, Inc. (an agency created to implement ministries of compassion for the world by mobilizing individuals and organizations to exercise their specific gifts and abilities for the purpose of relief and economic and social development). Workshop speakers will include Barb Sage (RN), Debbie Drake (MS, RN), Dr. Norm Wilson and Helene Kahlstorf (MS, RN and director of parish nursing for the Free Methodist Church).
The conference is designed for
- pastors who want to multiply the effectiveness of their churches
- nurses who want to use their education and experience in ministry within their churches
- others who are searching for a way to touch the hurting and needy in their churches.
This conference welcomes all who are seeking ways to touch the hurting and needy in their churches. By the end of the conference, attendees should be able to
- understand the need for a new model of ministry within the local church
- explain a model of transformational ministry
- describe issues surrounding congregational and clergy health
- implement a congregational health program in their local church
- articulate the role of nurses in addressing congregational health issues.
Registration is $45/person (continental breakfast and box lunches included). Area lodging is available from $59 to $75/night.
Visit the conference Web site for more details:
http://homepage.mac.com/pagiles/index.html
Christian Parish Nursing Council
Several years ago, a small group of nurses became very interested in parish nursing, but were concerned about the growing prevalence of the New Age and postmodern philosophies that were creeping into this movement. These nurses shared a Wesleyan-Arminian background, coming from the Free Methodist, Nazarene and Wesleyan denominations.
They wanted to find a way to practice a holistic approach to congregational health that also followed biblical principles. And so, in April 2004, the Christian Parish Nursing Council (CPNC) was formed.
An area of growing concern in congregational health is the health of our pastors. They are stressed, constantly busy, facing demands from multiple sectors as well as the myriad temptations that can accompany this kind of frantic-paced lifestyle. How can we — as congregational health nurses — help our pastors deal with these areas?
A major area of emphasis for the CPNC is to promote networking among nurses working in congregations in these denominations, and a sharing of load between these nurses and their pastors.
So the idea was formed to debut the CPNC at a fall conference, inviting nurses and pastors from all over the U.S. to come together for a day and a half of education, networking, fellowship, worship and transformation.
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